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NUR 280 – Complex Nursing Concepts II (COMP 2) | Complete Exam and Study Guide with Elaborated Answers

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This document provides a comprehensive review and exam study guide for NUR 280 – Complex Nursing Concepts II (COMP 2). It includes exam questions with detailed, elaborated answers and rationales, covering key nursing concepts such as critical care interventions, cardiac and respiratory emergencies, fluid and electrolyte management, endocrine and renal disorders, neurological and trauma care, and prioritization of patient safety. Designed to help nursing students integrate advanced clinical reasoning and prepare confidently for the COMP 2 assessment.

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Measles (rubeola) precautions Airborne

Varicella(chicken pox) Airborne
Disseminated zoster(shingles)
precautions

Diptheria(pharyngeal) precautions Droplet

Streptococcal pharyngitis precautions Droplet

Pneumonia precautions Droplet

Influenza precautions Droplet

Rubella precautions Droplet


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Mumps precautions Droplet

Pertussis precautions Droplet

Invasive diseases(meningitis, pneumonia, Droplet
sepsis) precautions

120-160bpm
Newborn, 1 yr, toddler VS 30-60, 30-40 Respiration
90/40 BP increases with age

Causes include COPD, Airway Respiratory Acidosis
obstruction, Hypoventilation syndrome,
Severe scoliosis, Severe asthma

Respiratory Alkalosis
A paper bag can be used to treat this.
Hyperventilation

Commonly caused by Heart Failure but Pulmonary Edema
can be due to lung disorders

Symptoms include shortness of air, chest Pulmonary Embolism
pain-unrelieved by nitro, hypotension, anticoagulants
skin color changes, sweating, dizziness,
anxiety, tachycardia, labored breathing,
trouble breathing, impending doom, EKG
changes

Chest tube placement and oxygen Pneumothorax
administration are typical treatment for
this condition

Patients with this condition will have be Pericarditis
most comfortable in the tripod position

Right upper quadrant pain, Tricuspid murmur, weight gain, nausea, peripheral
Symptoms of Right-Sided Heart Failure
edema, ascites, anorexia, hepatomegaly,JVD

Confusion, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, fatigue, S3 gallop, crackles,
Symptoms of Left-Sided Heart Failure tachycardia, cough, Mitral murmur, diaphoresis, orthopnea, can't lay flat, pink
frothy sputum,

Causes the S1 heart sound Tricuspid and mitral valves closing

Causes the S2 heart sound Pulmonic and aortic valves closing

Represents ventricular depolarization QRS complex
while masking atrial repolarization

VFIB ununiform Defib

In most cases no P wave followed by a Premature Ventricular Contraction
large QRS complex, followed by a
compensatory pause

VTACH uniform Check for pulse

Constipation, weight gain, weakness, Hypothyroidism
fatigue, hoarse vocal sounds, joint pain,
poor speech, color changes, depression
are symptoms of this

Prolonged corticosteroid use can result Cushing's syndrome
in this

Beta-blockers, Surgery, and Radioactive Graves' Disease
Iodine are treatments for this condition

Poor adherence to treatment plan for Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 can result in this



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